The Church of Satan
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This week Burnside is out sick with cruise crude, so Kyle is solo chatting with writer and comedian Justin Otis (@theejustinotis) about the wacky world of Anton LeVay and the Church of Satan. Was Anton and his Church the proto 4-Chan? Do mannequins make better friends than people? Is the calliope the coolest instrument to force your friends to listen to you play? These questions and more shall be answered. Plus, a lovely tangent into horror fiction. Good times y'all. Hail Satan! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Dead Cells (Video Game) and Pro Controller Joy-cons (Nintendo switch accessory)...
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Weddings
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The boys are joined by comedian Jay Light (@dietjay) for a chat about getting hitched! Jay was married last year and Burnside and Laura are engaged so we get into a lovely chat about creative alternatives to traditions, the best flow for a successfully wedding, and way to navigate the extravagant costs of your nuptials. So sign the guest book, find your dinner seat, and don't forget to steal a centerpiece. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anora (movie) Matthew – The Best Doctors visite ever (life event) Jay – American Cinematic Tribute to David Lynch (film series) Go watch Jay's new...
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Matthew Goes to a Comedy Gig
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Mr. Matthew joins Kyle and fellow comedians Casey Moran (@caseymoran11) and Jaclyn Passaro (@joclynpassaro) on an enchanted journey to the city of Long Beach. Also, some extra stuff because that didn't pad out as much as we were hoping it would. Lotta fun stuff! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Q&A by Adrian Tomine (book) Matt – the acquisition of an Amd ryzen 7 98000 x3d at market suggested price (a bit of a steal) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you...
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Burns and Allen
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This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by writer and comedian Stephanie Streisand (@stephstreis) for a whirlwind conversation about the early days American live comedy through the lens of two of it's biggest stars. Burns and Allen's career spans vaudeville, television, radio, and film. We chat about the way comedy has evolved with changes in popular media. Plus, Matthew tells about his football shaped eyes. Follow Stephanie for opportunists to take her online writing courses! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Better Man (movie) Matthew – Using this platform I told you so to Adam (personal...
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Old School Conspiracies
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The boys are joined by director Aviv Rubinstien (@rambocalrissian) for a chat about the evolution of conspiracy theories and how they influenced his film Lizzie Lazarus. The conversation spans from back masking in music to evil twins of celebrities. Aviv chat about the psychology that goes into the creation of a conspiracy theory. They also chat about the delightful variety of flavors in the modern horror landscape. Lizzie Lazarus will make it's streaming debut on Scream Box January 14th! You can keep Lizzie Lazarus in your life forever by purchasing it at these fine retailers: ...
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2024 Year in Radview Part 2
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This week Kyle jumps online with Rivers Langley (@riverslangly*) for the second half of This Is Rad's look back at 2024. If you listened to part one and thought “Gee I wish they listed even more bands...” great news! We do! Plus, we chat about a metric ton of movies, thanks to Rivers' liberal abuse of the AMC A-List program. Kyle lists his Top Ten movies of the year as well. Rivers also gives us his top moments in wrestling for the year and we get Gale Langely's Top Ten TV shows for 2024. A jam packed episode to take us into the new year! If you're not listening to The Goods from...
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Holiday Chatting
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Kyle, Matthew, and Laura are joined by comedian and founder of Burn This Records, Brandie Posey (@brandazzle). we would be joined by Brandie to chat about the highlights and horrors of the year. Go check out all the great records at Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard material, plus an additional 15 minutes of never released...
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Year in Radview 2024 Part 1
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Due to some holiday scheduling. We've split our year end episode into two parts. Part one Kyle and Matthew sit down with musician and brother Kasey Clark () to chat about music, video games, and some of the other stuff they enjoyed this year. Folks, you got the Clark brothers talking music. Get ready to right down literally dozens of band names and album titles. Plus, Kasey is a connoisseur of JRPGs and chats about it's current renaissance. Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks featuring Rivers Langly and Laura Knight! Lists: Burnside Music Idles - Tangk The Smile - Wall of Eyes The Smile -...
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Charming Filth
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This week the boys are joined by comedian Kym Kral (@kymkral) for a chat about her recent album recording. Kym's album “Charming Filth” will be the first Radland Records release of 2025. Kym chats about putting the album together and the rollercoaster of emotions she's felt since the taping. Kym also shares some wild stories from her life and the crew reminisce about 00s era internet. Is it Rad? Are leftovers rad? Weekly Rad: Kyle – Y2K (movie) Matthew – Y2K (movie) Kym – Found (maybe rad?) (show) Check out Burnside playing video games at...
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Detroiters
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Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Christine Little (@thextinelittle) to chat about one of TIR's favorite shows: Detroiters. Christine has had a big year, she recorded her first album “Mixed and Confused” and she got engaged. We discuss those exciting life events in-between quoting the show. Fun stuff. Here's hoping for a season 3! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Let 'Em In by Wings (song) Matthew – The Costco Pumpkin Cheesecake (cheesecake) Christine – Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel (song) Check out Burnside playing video games at...
info_outlineDue to some holiday scheduling. We've split our year end episode into two parts. Part one Kyle and Matthew sit down with musician and brother Kasey Clark (Dogs - Heroin and Flu Shots ep) to chat about music, video games, and some of the other stuff they enjoyed this year. Folks, you got the Clark brothers talking music. Get ready to right down literally dozens of band names and album titles. Plus, Kasey is a connoisseur of JRPGs and chats about it's current renaissance. Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks featuring Rivers Langly and Laura Knight!
Lists:
Burnside
Music
Idles - Tangk
The Smile - Wall of Eyes
The Smile - Cutouts
Kyle
Music
The Dare - What’s wrong with New York?
Cheekface - It’s Sorted
Drahla - angeltape
Yard Act - Where’s my utopia?
Pissed Jeans - Half Divorced
Honorable Mentions:
Genesis Owusu - struggler (late 2023)
Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven
Les Savy Fav - oui, LSF
Jack White - No Name
Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes
The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
Kasey
Year in Radview
Music(EPs & singles)
Euphoria/6:16 in LA/Meet the Grahams/Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
Out Alive/If It’s True by Sea Lions
Holy Blade EP
Long Gone/Numb to What’s Real by Superheaven
The End of Reality by Skeptik
Specific Fears by Light Once Lost
No Control by Torena
Persona EP by GEL
Big Ass Demo by Big Ass Truck
Dirty Deeds by M.U.T.T.(EP of the Year)
Honorable mentions
Spiral in a Straight Line by Touché Amore
Brat by Charli XCX
HOPECORE by Rahim Redcar
What’s Wrong With New York by the Dare
Forced Out of Existence by Greenwitch
Freedom Sweet Freedom by Regional Justice Center
Under Sound by Prize Horse
Free Energy by Dummy
Valley’s Most Hated by Human Garbage
We Don’t Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin
Music(LPs)
GNX by Kendrick Lamar
Only One Mode by SPEED
A Place You Can’t Come Back From by Dukha
Last Day on Earth by Slumped
You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To by Knocked Loose
A Life So Bleak by Ceramik
Cool World by Chat Pile
I’ll Drown On This Earth by Cold Gawd
Deep Sage by Gouge Away
Coup de Grâce by See You Space Cowboy(AOTY pick)
Video Games
Legends of Mana
Persona 3 Reload
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor ReFantazio(GOTY pick)
Miscellaneous stuff/shows
OSSC Pro
Getting my SG modded/set up
Ojai Playhouse screening of the Matrix
Coltranes reunion @ Zebulon
Terror @ the Ojai Women’s Center
Rapid Fest II
Sound and Fury
Savior Complex/Torena/Broken Vow/In Time/Bare Minimum @ the CFF(Chance Your Arm release show)
In Time’s farewell show @ the CFF
Sunami/Killing Time/Torena/Watch You Fall @ the Oxnard Elks Lodge
Torena No Control release show @ the CFF
Movies/TV
The Substance
Long Legs
Wicked
Conclave
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Deadpool & Wolverine
Twisters
Alien Romulus (Movie of the Year)
Shogun
2024 Olympics (specifically basketball)
Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside
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